August 8, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Lalo Sosa

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

II.A. July 18, 2016

II.B. July 28, 2016

III. Open Forum

III.A. The Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Persons shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topic upon which they wish to speak. No presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. As provided by Board Policy, GF(Local), complaints or charges about an employee will be heard by the Board in closed meeting unless the employee complained about request it to be public. Complaints about an employee shall be directed first through provided resolution procedures before addressing the Board.

IV. Information Items

IV.A. 2016-2017 Employee Handbook

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Budget Amendment #6

V.B. 2016-2017 Bids for Approval

V.B.1. Teaching and Office Supplies

V.B.2. Computer Supplies

V.B.3. Janitorial Chemicals

V.B.4. Janitorial Paper and Paper Products

V.B.5. Lumber

V.B.6. Plumbing

V.B.7. Bus and Automotive Supplies

V.B.8. Gasoline and Oil Products

V.B.9. A/C and Heating Supplies and Materials

V.C. Audit Engagement Letter

V.D. Monthly Tax Report

V.E. 2016-2017 T-TESS and T-PESS Calendar and Appraisers

VI. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VI.A. District Improvement Plan

VI.B. Property and Casualty Insurance Proposal

VI.C. Policy Update 105

VI.D. Disposal of Out of Adoption Instructional Materials

VI.E. Approve an Endorsement for the Texas Association School Boards District 1, Position B on the TASB Board of Trustees

VII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

VII.A. Personnel Matters (Tx. Gov. Code 551.074)

VII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VII.A.2.a. New to District

VII.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

VII.A.3. Discussion of Employees or Public Officers

VII.A.4. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal or proposed termination of a District employee or public officer or employee, pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.074

VII.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (TX. Gov. Code 551.072)

VII.C. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

VIII. Reconvene in Open Session

VIII.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

IX. District Announcements

X. Adjourn